SPORTS WATCHES OF THE YEAR: Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Shelby Cobra

Richemont brand Baume & Mercier is a specialist in producing beautiful timepieces for its loyal fan base, and the Clifton Club Shelby Cobra, the brand’s tribute to the original Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe car, is another triumph.

A 44mm automatic chronograph watch for men, it comes in a limited edition of 1,964 pieces.

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A sun satin-finished Daytona blue dial with chronograph counters makes for a splendid frontage, while an automatic movement featuring chronograph, tachymeter, day & date functions keeps things ticking over under the bonnet.

The hours and minutes hands are shaped like a steering wheel and adorned with Superluminova, while the dial is finished with subtle vertical racing stripes, completing the tribute to the legendary car.

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